Insights & News

October 6, 2020

New center features gymnasium, classrooms, and event space.

August 26, 2020

The police force is an important institution in every municipality, and its success is grounded in the ability to foster strong relationships within the community it serves. A well-designed police facility creates an opportunity for departments to build upon already established relationships with…

August 26, 2020

As the first net zero energy designed municipal building in the state, the Countryside City Hall and Police Department is leading the way as an example of sustainable design and civic architecture for Illinois.

August 26, 2020

Wake County, North Carolina, is a hustling and bustling area. In the last 20 years, the population has increased by 53 percent, according to the Wake County government’s website, and gains an average of 63 new residents each day. More than 400,000 households reside in the county. Approximately…

August 26, 2020

When I mention to folks that my work involves ports, they often remark, "oh, on the coast." To their surprise, I inform them that, "no, right here in Oklahoma we have a port facility capable of handling shipping vessels that can travel in the oceans." In Oklahoma, we have an inland waterway, the…

August 26, 2020

As an extension of the American Institute of Architects' 2030 Challenge that we signed up for in 2008, we have developed a roadmap to Net Zero because you can't accomplish a challenge without a good plan.

August 26, 2020

People love Florida for many reasons: the sunshine, the beaches, and the theme parks. But what many people may not notice about this buzzing, popular state is its commitment to transportation and vehicle and pedestrian safety. Much of this is attributed to the Florida Department of Transportation…

August 26, 2020

Recently, Oklahoma has been experiencing an increase in seismic activity. In September 2016, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Oklahoma—the largest recorded in the state to date. In response to the devastating quake, the governor declared a state of emergency for Pawnee County, and ordered 37…

August 26, 2020

A little over a year ago, Brian Bradner explained how the evolving target demographic of American business-to-consumer strategy has affected physical retail environments. As he explained, people simply aren't shopping in stores as often as they used to.

August 26, 2020

Libraries are one of the last truly "neutral" places in a community. Anyone who walks into a library is viewed the same. It's hard to judge someone making an effort to learn something new.

August 26, 2020

Host to Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa, a premier Oktoberfest celebration that draws a crowd of thousands, the River West Festival Park on the banks of the Arkansas River in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has long been a symbol of entertainment history. Built in the late 1970s with the help of a federal economic…

August 26, 2020

Recreation improvements are excellent ways to enhance a community's well-being and quality of life, but "if you build it, they will come" is simply not true today. Competition and our on-the-go-lifestyle have reinforced the need to better understand the specific recreation improvements that will…